a slow burn, cold case solving, family drama of a thriller!! I do love a great slower paced thriller if it can keep my interest, and judging by the fact that I binged this one in a day, I’d say it was a win!!

professional ghostwriter olivia returns home to write her father’s memoir, both due to the fact that she has no choice and money but also because a part of her truly wants to see if her father murdered her aunt and uncle when they were young 😳😳 and I loved the detail orientated plot!!

while I will admit that olivia took a long time to figure out the truth, I was so satisfied with her sleuthing on the side after interviewing her father. comparing the events of decades ago kept me guessing on who was telling the truth and who had something to hide!

the twist at the end wasn’t anything new or exciting, but I enjoyed the slow revelation regardless! it was satisfying to see how the pieces finally all clicked together at the end!

olivia’s characterization, though, needed some help. her relationship with people seemed very superficial & the only time I felt anything close to emotions with her was the trauma and closure with her father. the stories about their childhood and how trauma can warp someone’s view on situations was very well written!

thank you to sourcebooks landmarked for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review! this one’s out this week!

rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: napa valley cabernet merlot blend